A 63-year-old man died following a shooting in Corpus Christi, and police said a 71-year-old woman charged in the case was his wife. Corpus Christi police responded to a reported shooting in the 3500 block of Tiger Lane at about 10:41 p.m. Officers arrived at the scene and found the man deceased. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Paul Stewart, 63. Police later arrested Muriel Stewart, 71, in connection with...
Authorities continue searching for the driver accused of fatally striking a 23-year-old woman and injuring her 18-year-old brother near Robstown early Saturday morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) said the siblings were walking home after returning a vehicle when a pickup truck struck them around 3:30 a.m. on County Road 44, just west of FM 1694. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The crash has prompted an ongoing...
Corpus Christi residents may notice an earthy or musty taste or odor in their tap water in the coming days, but city officials say there is no reason for concern. Corpus Christi Water said the city’s drinking water continues to meet federal and state health standards. Residents can safely use their tap water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and other everyday activities. The temporary change in taste and smell comes from naturally occurring...
U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez brought Corpus Christi’s ongoing water concerns to the House floor Wednesday, urging President Donald Trump’s administration to follow through on a commitment to help the city secure federal funding for critical water projects. Gonzalez said the issue deserves immediate attention because Corpus Christi plays a significant role in the nation’s energy industry. He also pointed to remarks Trump made during a...
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Laredo after police said he broke into a home, assaulted a woman with a baseball bat, stole a vehicle, and allegedly attacked officers during his arrest. The incidents unfolded Sunday, Sept. 13, along Corpus Christi Street, prompting multiple police responses within minutes. Woman Assaulted During Home Invasion According to the Laredo Police Department, officers were called at approximately 5:41 p.m. to a...
